I used to love this place and the Chinese food is good. Everything is always fresh and has a good…read moretaste. Since the pandemic it's pretty much just a carryout. My favorite dishes are the beef with Broccoli and the shrimp lomein. Here's my complaint... the large (dinner size) container has gotten smaller. They did this I believe during the pandemic and they stayed that way since. I guess they figure you paid for less then so it's okay. But, as a customer you notice the difference. And I don't want to order extra stuff to make up the difference. On top of that their prices are high compared to other places ... so it's a lot easier to pass it up now due to the combination of pricey and small portions.

BEST Chinese food in Eldersburg! I've been ordering from them for years. They have always been…read morekind, they are so personable remembering my name and order. Food is always consistent and perfect! If you want to try something new our favorites are the honey sesame shrimp, general tso chicken, combination fried rice, and the dumpling appetizer is the BEST! Tonight we tried the wonton soup not pictured because my husband devoured it!

Lu & Joe's Restaurant!!! It is my pleasure and my privilege to review this wonderful little…read morerestaurant. Lu & Joe's looks like it has been there forever! It is old, unique, not cookie-cutter and certainly not a hint of pretense anywhere around. Is it maybe run down a little, a bit old? Maybe but who cares? Lu & Joe's is one of the most charming roadside diners I have ever been to. This one building has a dining room on one side and a bar on the other. Above the door to the bar hangs a sign that reads "Please no profanity in the dining room. Thank you. Budweiser." LOLOLOL Lu & Joe know that their restaurant is a dive and they lean into it heavily. The naugahyde upholstery is clean, in good shape and colorful - but it's still naugahyde. The floor is probably asbestos tile squares from the 1950's (I say probably because I actually do NOT know if there is asbestos in the floor tile - but it sure looks like there should be). And you know what? That tile floor is spotless like the rest of the dining room. The menus do not have one drop of tomato sauce or grease or dirt on them. Someone clearly is taking great care of this restaurant. The menu is huge! So much to pick from. Oh, and did I mention that either Lu or Joe must be from Thailand???? One or both of them must be because the menu includes a full Thai menu, not one Thai dish, not only Larb Gai, not just Drunken Noodles - A FULL THAI MENU!!! And the dining room has genuine Thai decorations like a painting of a Thai palace with real flashing lights, Siamese touches like archways here and there, a memorial to some Buddhist god or goddess (at least I assume it's Buddhist) - and all of this thrown in with 1950's Americana. Lu & Joe's is truly a slice of the American Dream mixed in with an old roadside dive bar in Mt. Airy! Okay so now let's get to the food. I had tofu basil which was outstanding. The tofu was perfectly fried (not greasy) and there was LOTS of it. The veggies were crisp and fresh. There was a great amount of basil. And the sauce was excellent!!! Easily as good as - and mostly better than - the same dish I have had anywhere in downtown DC and at a fraction of the price!!! Bravo to Lu or Joe or both of them! My spouse had a bleu cheeseburger and it was a game changer. Easily a half pound of the juiciest ground beef I have ever seen! The plentiful bleu cheese and sauteed onions were a great addition. The fries were beautifully cooked as well! I do not have one bad thing to say about this place. We each ate every bite on our plates - huge helpings all around - and, all at once, we realized that we had found a real gem of a restaurant!!! Our server was likewise great. She was friendly and charming and easy to talk to! Not friendly as in "I better be nice to get a good tip" nice - but genuinely nice and friendly. She was fast, she paid the perfect amount of attention to us. I only wish I had gotten her name so I could sing her praises here. But - to Lu & Joe - we ate at your restaurant on Friday, April 10, around 3:30 pm. Whoever was serving then is a great addition to your wonderful restaurant. I certainly will eat at Lu & Joe's again. There is no pretense - only good food in impressive quantities and at great prices - in a clean casual/dive-y dining room where the server treats me well. Is there really anything else you need from a dining experience? I think not. I highly recommend Lu & Joe's to one and all!!!

Very sorry to say that this is not the same Lu & Joe's we've known and loved for more than 20…read moreyears. First, the good... The onion rings are just as good as they've ever been. We've always come here for the Thai food, but years ago--while dining with a large group--we ordered the onion rings and discovered how amazing they were. They seem to be the one thing that hasn't changed. The seafood dumplings are very different now--no longer like shumai--and are quite chewy, but still taste good. The OK... The drunken noodles with pork are also not what they used to be and are now just "OK." The noodles are unusually long and wide, making them difficult to eat, and we missed the sauce. The not good... The Tom Yum Goong with shrimp is much darker in color and has a strong lemongrass flavor, but it's far too salty. The green curry with chicken is also overly salty, and the chicken pieces are dark meat with gristle. When we ordered a Thai salad with chicken, the waiter said he had to check with the kitchen to see if it could be made because the kitchen staff are "new" (as of three months ago). Although he confirmed that order, the dish didn't arrive until after we had finished eating, so we sent it back. At one point, a cup of water spilled onto the bench seat. While the waiter wiped it up, he did not replace or refill the water. Overall, both the food and service are not what they used to be. We will not be returning.

Quick and easy carryout. This has become my go to spot for Chinese food in Eldersburg. I do online…read moreordering, always ready quick. First time trying the Szechuan Beef, enough for dinner and lunch the next day. The fried rice does the trick, always seems fresh. Carryout only, no dine in.

I thought they were ok. I wasn't feeling well so ordered delivery. Wonton soup was dark but had…read moreflavor - some places can be bland so I was relieved. I got Hunan chicken - and again, it was decent. I can tell the locals really like this restaurant, and I believe it's family run so I don't want you to think they aren't good so I'm giving them four stars. I just have super high standard for Chinese from tons of travel so I couldn't in good conscience give them five.

I went originally for a yelp event but I keep coming back! The Dan Dan noodles are just so yummy…read more The dumplings are also a must! Nice kick and very fresh and flavorful. I would try something new but these dishes just impress me every time. Def recommend!

Amazing. This place. Small, not a lot of seating. Who cares?!? The food is absolutely insane. I've…read morebeen to China, twice. This is authentic Chinese cuisine done right. Now the name is apt - if you want it spicy, make sure your will is up to date because they'll bring the heat! We greatly enjoyed everything we ordered and the staff was friendly and helpful. Definitely heading back soon!

This is my son's favorite restaurant. If you're ordering for someone who is not a particularly…read moreadventurous eater, someone who doesn't like "hot" spicy food or someone who wants to try the food but you're intimidated by the options, 12 hour stewed pork with hand ripped noodles is fantastic. Silky noodles, tender flavorful meat and a little bok choy on top... delicious. Everything I have ordered here is well seasoned. I use their app to order take out and a second app to get drinks from Ben Gong's in the adjacent stall.

I was in the mood for cumin lamb hand pulled noodles and Chin did not disappoint. Theirs was made…read moremoderately spicy with chili oil and tasted very good. The hand pulled noodles were a nice texture and the ideal amount of chewy. The layout of the business inside is actually 2 businesses because they share the space with Bengong bubble tea, so when you enter don't be confused if it looks like you are going to Bengong. I put in a takeout order for my food, but they also have sit down service with waiters for dine in.

Asian Bistro is my favorite place to get some Chinese food or Sushi. A gem compared to other…read morerestaurants in New Market, or even Mount Airy. Their food quality is consistent and take-out is a must. Dine-in is an option too but it is a small restaurant with limited staff. Though it is clean, and efficient! Food comes out quick. Only gripe is I wish I could order meal combos instead of multiple full size meals for $10 a pop. I've been going here for six years, and I hope it is around forever!

I like everything Ive tried from here. The lo mein was good, same for the sweet & sour chicken. The…read morecrab wontons were probably the best ones I've had from a Chinese restaurant, ever. Classic Chinese American takeout.

This is my favorite go-to Chinese restaurant. Food is always delicious and portions are generous…read more I also love the staff. Always friendly.

The best Chinese food in Maryland, hands down! Huge portions, great prices. I highly recommend the…read moreshrimp toast, beef ho fun with spicy added, and orange chicken. Give them a try, you won't regret it

Good food, clean and pleasant. They have some unique sushi rolls not offered in other sushi…read morerestaurants. I think it the sushi chef's own creative rolls. Definitely need to try those unique rolls!

What we got: I don't…read morerecall which dumpling we got I think it was the gyoza. It was really good and I loved the thicker skin. 4* Meal deal: egg roll, pork fried rice, choice of soup, entree Wonton soup - 2.5* the broth was very good. Unfortunately the wontons were not. The skin of the wontons tasted more like Italian pasta than Asian dumpling wrappers so that was a bit off putting. I also did not like the meat inside. Honey sesame chicken - 3.5* I've never tried the chicken version of this dish before and was craving the sauce but not the shrimp so I gave it a go. The chicken was not quite what I wanted but but the glaze was very yummy and hot the spot. I'll probably stick with shrimp in the future. Chicken lo mein - 3* average. Nothing special but got rid of hunger. Hot & sour soup - my partner got this one but doesn't remember if it was any good.

My 4 star rating doesn't mean that everything wasn't quite good; it's just that a dining experience…read moremust be genuinely exceptional for me to rate 5. My wife and I had initially intended to dine at a Mexican restaurant which we'd enjoyed in the past several doors down, however learned that they are closed on Sundays. We visited at approximately 3:30pm on an early December Sunday. There were about a half dozen tables occupied and we were seated at the booth of our choice within a minute. The servers were promptly and attentive. We were provided beverages and a bowl of tasty Wonton Crispies which were addictive! For my meal I selected the Szechuan Tofu with steamed rice and a bowl of Wonton Soup which were delicious but could only eat about half of my plated (thus shall enjoy it tomorrow whilst at work for lunch.) A person who was either the manager or owner came by to check on us and provided boxes (including for what remained of our second-floor serving of Wonton Crispies). We were given the check. Prices are reasonable and I'll gladly pay for quality, particularly for something which will traverse my innards. I recommend this highly if you are in the environs of Westminster, MD and fancy Chinese cuisine. Oh, they have what seems to be a full bar, however I didn't notice a buffet setup.

I was told Forbidden City was the best Chinese food in Carroll County. Oh, boy. I hope that is not…read morethe case. I ordered takeout. The egg rolls were greasy. The seafood in the Happy Family was chewy and tough. The vegetables were soggy and overcooked. I suspect they were straight from a can. Very disappointing. My order was ready quickly. I guess that's a plus. And while I didn't eat in, I did pick up my order so I saw the dining room, and it looked nice. Maybe the food is better when you dine in.